A state-of-the-art review of discrete element method for asphalt mixtures: Model generation methods, contact constitutive models and application directions
Asphalt mixture is a typical granular material, and its macroscopic properties are closely
related to the interaction behavior of aggregate particles at the micro scales. Discrete …
related to the interaction behavior of aggregate particles at the micro scales. Discrete …
Characterization on the mesostructural distribution of asphalt mixtures via digital image processing and relation to macroscopic performances
The distribution characteristics of the mesostructure of asphalt mixtures have an important
influence on the macroscopic performance of asphalt mixtures. In this study, by means of …
influence on the macroscopic performance of asphalt mixtures. In this study, by means of …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the roles of numerical simulations and machine learning in multiscale paving materials analysis: Applications, challenges, best practices
The complex structure of bituminous mixtures ranging from nanoscale binder components to
macroscale pavement performance requires a comprehensive approach to material …
macroscale pavement performance requires a comprehensive approach to material …
Investigation of asphalt mixture permanent deformation based on three-dimensional discrete element method
H Wang, Z Zhou, W Huang, X Dong - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The permanent deformation (especially rutting) is one of the most common failure of asphalt
pavement, which seriously undermines the quality of highway service and is prone to induce …
pavement, which seriously undermines the quality of highway service and is prone to induce …
Evaluation of internal pore structure of porous asphalt concrete based on laboratory testing and discrete-element modeling
J Zhu, T Ma, Z Lin, J Xu, X Qiu - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Permeable pavement constructed with porous asphalt concrete has been more widely used
due to its environmental significance (reducing stormwater runoff, recuing traffic noise) and …
due to its environmental significance (reducing stormwater runoff, recuing traffic noise) and …
3D Virtual reconstruction of asphalt mixture microstructure based on rigid body dynamic simulation
D Han, Y **, Y **e, Z Li, Y Zhao - International Journal of Pavement …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This paper presents a virtual generation method for the heterogeneous microstructure of
asphalt mixtures. The coarse aggregates used in the digital asphalt mixture were derived …
asphalt mixtures. The coarse aggregates used in the digital asphalt mixture were derived …
Mesoscopic creep mechanism of asphalt mixture based on discrete element method
H Wang, W Huang, J Cheng, G Ye - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In order to investigate creep mechanism of asphalt mixtures from the mesoscopic level, a
virtual dynamic creep test of asphalt mixture was conducted with two-dimensional discrete …
virtual dynamic creep test of asphalt mixture was conducted with two-dimensional discrete …
Effect of aggregate structure on load-carrying capacity and deformation resistance of porous asphalt concrete based on discrete-element modelling
J Zhu, T Ma, Z Lin, H Zhu - International Journal of Pavement …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Porous asphalt concrete (PAC) constitutes large air voids and coarse aggregate, forming a
unique aggregate structure. The open pore structure is advantageous in creating space for …
unique aggregate structure. The open pore structure is advantageous in creating space for …
Influence of aggregate motion related to rutting depth of asphalt mixture based on intelligent aggregate and DEM
F Gong, R Deng, Q Wang, J Bai… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
With the use of intelligent aggregate (IA) and discrete element method (DEM), a method was
proposed to predict the influence of aggregate motion on the rutting depth in asphalt …
proposed to predict the influence of aggregate motion on the rutting depth in asphalt …
Effect of Skeleton Networks on the Bearing Capacity of Large Stone Porous Asphalt Mixes Using the Discrete Element Method
Z Li, D Han, Y **e, B Liu, Y Zhao - Journal of Materials in Civil …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Large stone porous asphalt mixes (LSPMs) have the characteristics of large gaps, large
content of coarse aggregate, and large particle size of coarse aggregate. Compared with the …
content of coarse aggregate, and large particle size of coarse aggregate. Compared with the …